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Legal Rulings Deferred for Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena in Multi-Case Corruption Trial.

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The Colombo High Court has rescheduled the announcement of verdicts for four corruption cases involving former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena. The cases, linked to alleged financial losses during his tenure at the National Lotteries Board, are now set for June 9.

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Legal Rulings Deferred for Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena in Multi-Case Corruption Trial

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Legal Proceedings Postponed: Shashi Weerawansa Passport Forgery Case Scheduled for July.

May 25, 2026 at 10:47 AM

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Philippine Supreme Court Clears Way for Arrest of Senator Linked to Drug War.

May 20, 2026 at 11:27 AM

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Chilaw High Court Imposes Prison Sentence on Former Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Jagath Samantha.

May 15, 2026 at 7:43 AM

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Supreme Court Imposes Six-Year Sentence on Former NIE Director for Contempt

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May 14, 2026 at 1:18 PM

Supreme Court Imposes Six-Year Sentence on Former NIE Director for Contempt.

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has sentenced I.G.S. Premathilaka, former Director of the National Institute of Education, to six years of rigorous imprisonment for failing to comply with a court order regarding the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination.

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Colombo High Court Advances Money Laundering Trial Against Yoshitha Rajapaksa.

May 14, 2026 at 6:18 AM

The Colombo High Court has dismissed preliminary defense objections, clearing the path for the money laundering trial against Yoshitha Rajapaksa to proceed, following his formal 'not guilty' plea.

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Colombo High Court Advances Money Laundering Trial Against Yoshitha Rajapaksa

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Court Extends Remand for Monks Involved in Major Narcotics Smuggling Ring.

May 12, 2026 at 9:13 AM

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Two Detained Over Fraudulent Bail Sureties in Kapila Chandrasena Case.

Two individuals have been remanded by the Colombo Magistrate's Court for allegedly posing as false sureties to secure bail for former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena in exchange for financial incentives.

May 12, 2026 at 8:14 AM

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Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Delivers Justice in Peradeniya University Sexual Harassment Case.

May 12, 2026 at 12:21 AM

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May 11, 2026 at 11:08 AM

Legal Proceedings Against Shashi Weerawansa Postponed to May 25.

The Colombo Magistrate's Court has rescheduled the case involving Shashi Weerawansa regarding diplomatic passport forgery allegations, pending a decision on defence access to electronic evidence systems.

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Colombo High Court Schedules Ruling on Preliminary Objections in Yoshitha Rajapaksa Money Laundering Trial.

May 8, 2026 at 10:57 AM

The Colombo High Court has set May 14, 2026, to deliver its ruling on preliminary objections regarding conspiracy charges against Yoshitha Rajapaksa in an ongoing money laundering case.

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Colombo High Court Schedules Ruling on Preliminary Objections in Yoshitha Rajapaksa Money Laundering Trial

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Supreme Court Flags Constitutional Inconsistency in Inland Revenue Amendment Bill.

May 6, 2026 at 12:15 AM

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Colombo High Court Initiates Legal Proceedings Against BBS General Secretary Over Alleged Religious Remarks.

April 30, 2026 at 8:55 AM

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Judgment Rescheduled in Bribery Cases Involving Former Minister Sarana Gunawardena.

The Colombo High Court has deferred the verdict for four corruption cases against former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena to May 26, 2026.

April 30, 2026 at 6:23 AM

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April 29, 2026 at 1:03 PM

US Supreme Court Weighs Constitutionality of 'Geofence' Location Warrants.

The US Supreme Court is evaluating the legality of 'geofence' warrants, where police demand mass location data from tech giants to identify suspects near crime scenes, sparking significant privacy concerns.

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Legal Proceedings Against Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe Continue in Colombo.

April 29, 2026 at 1:49 AM

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court is set to resume hearings today regarding a legal case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe involving the Public Property Act.

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Jaffna MP Ramanathan Archchuna to Appear in Court Following Firearm Intimidation Allegations.

Jaffna District Parliamentarian Ramanathan Archchuna, who was remanded after being accused of threatening a woman with a firearm during a land dispute, is scheduled to appear in the Mallakam Magistrate’s Court today.

April 29, 2026 at 12:50 AM

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Supreme Court Reserves Ruling on Arrest Prevention Pleas from CID Director and Security Secretary.

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has concluded hearings and reserved its final judgment regarding Fundamental Rights petitions filed by CID Director Shani Abeysekara and Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne concerning potential arrests linked to the Easter Sunday attacks.

April 28, 2026 at 9:45 AM

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Supreme Court Judge Withdraws from Rishad Bathiudeen’s Wilpattu Deforestation Appeal.

Supreme Court Justice A.H.M.D. Nawaz has recused himself from the ongoing appeal case involving former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen regarding deforestation near the Wilpattu National Park, marking the latest in a series of judicial recusals in this long-standing legal battle.

April 27, 2026 at 9:38 AM

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April 24, 2026 at 3:02 PM

Special High Court Denies Bid by Ex-Police Chief to Supplement Testimony in Easter Attack Case.

The Colombo Special High Court has declined a request from former IGP Pujith Jayasundara to introduce additional facts into his previously delivered dock statement regarding the Easter Sunday attack negligence case.

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